Lenovo has unveiled several new ‘ThinkPad’ laptops, ‘ThinkVision’ displays, a detachable tablet and a brand new ThinkPad Ultra Docking Station ahead of the CES 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The new laptops include two ThinkPad X models, three ThinkPad T models and as many as four ThinkPad L devices, all of which come with Intel’s 8th-generation Core processors, universal USB Type-C power adapters and Windows 10.
The ThinkPad X series includes the X280 and X380 Yoga laptops, while the ThinkPad T lineup includes the T480s, T480 and the T580. As for the ThinkPad L devices, you get the L380 Yoga, the L380, the L480 and the L580. The company promises that the laptops will be thinner and lighter than their predecessors, with broader facial recognition support for Windows Hello. All the devices are expected to start shipping later this quarter, so in case you’re interested, here’s what Lenovo has in store for you:
ThinkPad X Series
- CPU: Up to 8th Gen Intel Core i7
- Graphics: Intel UHD 620
- Memory: Up to 16GB DDR4 2,400MHz (2,100Mhz for the X280)
- Storage: Up to 1TB SSD
- Battery: Up to 13.6 hours
- Display: 13.3-inch 1080p IPS touchscreen on the X380, 12.5-inches on the X280
- Ports: Thunderbolt 3 (X380 only), HDMI 1.4, USB Type-C, USB 3.0, SD card reader, audio jack
- Connectivity: Wireless AC (2 x 2), Bluetooth 4.2
- Release date: January 2018
- Price: Starting at $1,459 for the X380, $999 for the X280
ThinkPad T Series
- CPU: up to 8th Gen Intel Core i7 with vPro
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620 or Nvidia GeForce MX150 (2GB)
- Memory: Up to 32GB DDR4 @ 2,400MHz
- Storage: Up to 2TB HDD; Up to 1TB SSD
- Battery: Up to 27 hours with dual battery (32Wh + 72Wh)
- Display: 15-inch FHD IPS / FHD IPS touchscreen / UHD IPS (14-inches on the T480 and T-480s)
- Ports: Thunderbolt 3, USB Type-C, USB 3.0, Micro SD card reader, HDMI 1.4, nano SIM
- Connectivity: Wireless AC (2 x 2), AC Bluetooth 4.2 (Bluetooth 4.1 on the T480s)
- Release date: January 2018
- Price: Starting at $989 for the T480, $1,079 for the T580
ThinkPad L Series
- CPU: up to 8th Gen Intel Core i7
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620 or Nvidia GeForce MX150 (2GB)
- Memory: Up to 32GB DDR4 2,400MHz
- Storage: Up to 512GB SSD
- Battery: Up to 12 hours with 45Wh Rapid Charge
- Display: 15-inch FHD IPS touchscreen with Anti-glare
- Ports: USB Type-C, USB 3.0, Micro SD card reader, HDMI 1.4
- Connectivity: Wireless AC (2 x 2), Bluetooth
- Release date: January 2018
- Price: Starting at $608 for the L380, $779 for the L480, $769 for the L580 and $1,049 for the L380 Yoga
ThinkVision X24 and ThinkVision P32u Monitors
Lenovo also announced a bunch of other products alongside the new laptops, and that includes a couple new desktop monitors, the ThinkVision X24 and ThinkVision P32u. While the X24 comes with a 24-inch FHD display and is priced at $249, the P32u features a UHD 4K display and is priced at $1,349.
Lenovo Tablet 10
Lenovo also released a new 2-in-1 device called the Lenovo Tablet 10. It is powered by an Intel Celeron N Series processor and sports a fingerprint scanner. It also comes with an integrated rechargeable pen, and boasts of up to 9 hours of battery life. The device is said to be available from this month itself, but the price is yet to be announced.
Lenovo ThinkPad Docking Station
Last, but definitely not the least, Lenovo has also unveiled the ThinkPad Docking Station that comes with a slide-to-connect mechanism for plugging in laptops. The device will be available in three different variants – Basic 90W at $199, Pro 135W at $249 and Ultra 135W at $299.
